Across the border in the Idaho Panhandle, Priest Lake is a favorite destination for all four seasons. The lake sits about 80 miles north of Spokane in what could not be a greater contrast to the city.

Idaho's wild panhandle is dotted with charming cities, tight-knit towns, and picturesque lakes. Although Coeur d'Alene often steals the scene as a lakefront mountain town where you can ski and hit the ...